Grace Covenant Presbyterian

Helping with rent and bills, incl for undocumented folks, funding is limited See details below

The U.S. Small Business Administration not only provides low-interest loans to businesses impacted by disaster but also to individuals and nonprofits.

For homeowners -- up to $500K for repairs to the structure of the home, up to $100K for personal property (furniture, car, appliances, etc.) - 2.83% interest rate even for people without good credit scores.

For renters - up to $100K for personal property (furniture, car, appliances, etc.) - 2.83% interest rate even for people without good credit scores.

(For businesses - up to $2 mil for physical damage including structure, inventory, equipment, etc.)- 4% interest rate

Also a program called Economic Injury Disaster Loans for longer-term economic impact on local, small businesses during disaster recovery/rebuild. for payroll, inventory, marketing, etc.

SBA reps are present at DRC's.

If people have already paid for disaster related expenses on a credit card with a higher interest rate, they can use an SBA loan to pay of the card.

Must be a legal resident to receive this assistance.

Immediate assistance to victims of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina and East Tennessee. For support relief and recovery efforts. https://mtnways.org/ available until Nov. 4th

New Disabled South
All counties, focusing on disabled folx, funds not guaranteed
$150/person or $300/family
https://go.newdisabledsouth.org/helene

Blue Ridge Pride
All counties, for the LGBTQ+ community
Up to $400/family for lost wages, property rehab, or evacuation
https://www.blueridgepride.org/helene-recovery

NC Restaurant and Lodging Association

All counties, hospitality employees

Up to $1000/request - must be requested by owner or manager https://www.ncrla.org/foundation/nc-hospitality-workers-relief-fund/apply-for-assistance/

Arts Avl

All counties, actively working in artistic field

$500 stipend https://artsavl.org/relief

Center for Craft

Counties: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Qualla Boundary, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Yancey

$500 for craft artists who experienced a loss https://centerforcraftorg.formstack.com/forms/cffwncrelief

Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP)

Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Clay, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania, Yancey - must have no prescription insurance

30-day supply of prescription medications and medical supplies at $0 copay

To enroll, call 1-855-793-7470 To locate a pharmacy: https://aspr.hhs.gov/EPAP/Pages/enrolledpharmacies.aspx